Kirkwall, Orkney Islands Planning Applications
Track planning applications in and around Kirkwall, Orkney Islands — decisions, approval rates, and new developments, with instant alerts.
202 applications on record near Kirkwall
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- 202 applications on record
- 71% approval rate (29 permitted, 4 refused)
- Typical decision time: 103 days
- 161 currently undecided
Most common types: Full (114), Heritage (28), Outline (12), Conditions (10).
Recent applications near Kirkwall
- Orkney/11/268/PPBoys' Brigade Hall, Meadowbank, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QJConditions
- Orkney/09/587/PP27 Thoms Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PNConditions
- Orkney/24/478/PPKirkwall Grammar School, The Meadows, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1QNConditions
- Orkney/09/469/PPMeadowbank (Land Near), Kirkwall, OrkneyConditions
- Orkney/12/571/PPKirkwall Grammar School (Land Near), Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QNConditions
- Orkney/09/481/PIPShorelands, 22 George Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PPConditions
- Orkney/10/618/AMCThe Meadows (Land Near), Kirkwall OrkneyConditions
- Orkney/10/398/PPMalvern, 20 George Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PWConditions
- Orkney/21/011/HH3 Park Avenue, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PXConditions
- Orkney/09/340/PPFMalvern, George Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1PWConditions
- Orkney/13/282/PPShorelands (Land Near), 22 George Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PPConditions
- Orkney/13/157/PP17 Garrioch Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PLConditions
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Frequently asked questions
How many planning applications have been submitted near Kirkwall?
In the last 24 months, 202 planning applications were submitted near Kirkwall. The approval rate is 71%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kirkwall?
The average planning decision time near Kirkwall is 103 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Kirkwall?
The planning approval rate near Kirkwall is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkwall?
The most common type of planning application near Kirkwall is full planning applications, with 114 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kirkwall?
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